The Lastest from UncoveringPA

I’m not going to lie, when I decided to visit Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, I wasn’t overly excited. I figured it would be a pretty boring place with a bit of information about how iron used to be made and maybe a few historic buildings….

One of my favorite things about writing this blog is uncovering something special that few know about. Often, these unknown destinations have been around for years, but sometimes, I get to discover places that are brand new. Now, not every new destination that I visit…

Hidden away in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania are dozens and dozens of breathtaking waterfalls. However, many of these waterfalls either require long hikes or are located on public property. Fortunately, some, like Dutchman Falls, can be reached with a short hike. In reality, it’s…

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been a huge fan of zoos. While it obviously can’t compete with seeing these animals in their native environments, it’s a great opportunity to see a wide-variety of animals at a significantly lower cost than your typical African safari. So,…

Whenever I travel through a new area of Pennsylvania, I always like to try and visit the area’s covered bridges. So, when I was traveling to Indiana County in November, I decided to take a few minutes to stop at the last remaining covered bridge…

During my travels around the world, I’ve visited more than 30 countries and hundreds of different cities. However, I’m not sure if I’ve ever visited a city that had a better overlook than Pittsburgh. Sure, some have come close, but it’s really hard to beat…

2015 is finally here, and if you are still planning your travels for the year, I’ve got 10 great things going on throughout the state that make 2015 a great time to visit Pennsylvania. Some of the activities are year-long celebrations, while others are only…

2014 was a huge year for UncoveringPA. During 2014, I visited 39 different counties in Pennsylvania and was on the road for more than 50 days. During all those travels around Pennsylvania, I took thousands and thousands of photos. So, over on the UncoveringPA Facebook…

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, is one of the most rural and most beautiful areas of the state. Home to many great waterfalls, hiking trails, and quaint small towns, Sullivan County has a bit of something for every outdoor activity. And, for those that love covered bridges,…

Pennsylvania has many strange traditions, but very, very few are as weird as the Mummers of Philadelphia. Part fraternal order, part performing arts group, the Mummers put on a yearly parade that looks like a trippy Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. See my guide to the…